RenssCo chef gets shout-out from Le Monde

Dominique Brialy, chef-owner of The Epicurean at Sterup Square in Raymertown, between Troy and Bennington, is mentioned among a number of the chefs and restaurants around the world in a recent roundup (in French) in the French newspaper Le Monde.

The headline says, roughly, “French Food Retains its Status.” In a sentence noting that the online guide Gayot.com lists 1,210 French restaurants in 151 U.S. cities, Le Monde says that among them is “the amazing Dominique Brialy,” whose restaurant, “located in the country between New York and Vermont … regularly cooks with care tripe in the style of Caen.”

The Epicurean, a restaurant, bakery and coffee shop, is open for breakfast and lunch Thursday through Monday and dinner on Saturday. It is located at 2113 Route 7; the phone is 663-8008.

Thanks to John the RPI prof for the heads-up and some translation help.

Steve Barnes

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I have had dinner there. It may be what I ordered but I felt there was not a lot of variation in seasonings from each course. The menu looks more varied more now though. This was a few years back. Chef was delightful. A nice atmosphere.

I went there 2 times last year for lunch and dinner. And both were just amazing. Of course, for some meals, you have to be open-minded because they are just not as usual as what we can find in the capital region area… But once you have tried the chef recipes, you are waiting for the next time to go there.
I have already planned to go back there very soon!

Yes – we eat at The Epicurean regularly. Have had many meals there, and find it to be outstanding. I travel regularly with my business, and have eaten great meals in many areas of the world. Chef Dominique is one of the best – and it’s right here in the Capital District… lucky for us !

We eat there regularly because every meal has been enjoyable. Dominique is certainly a world class chef; especially shown in the enhancement of his French style flair with his flavorings and herbs. He brings the best from his native land – and we’ve eaten there.

The food at The Epicurean is fantastic. I go there regularly, and it’s always a process to decide which one of the items I’m going to have that day. The Chef’s Country Chicken Pate is a must when you go.

I’ve been there a lot for lunch, it’s one of my favorite place. As a french personne, I fell like home when I’m eating the wonderful food served by the amazing cook, Chef Dominique. It’s hard to find in this area a real french restaurant, with real french recipe but the Epicurean is more than I never dreamed! I’m looking forward to go there for dinner and enjoying a real french dinner in a marvelous ambiance.

Best French restaurant I’ve ever been to in the region!
I am American but have lived in France several times.
Chef Dominique offers a menu that not only offers the most authentic traditional cuisine but also new, creative dishes with new flavors that titillate the taste buds!!! His nice ass also titillates my taste buds!!! yummy!

My first visit to the Epicurean Cafe, but it won’t be my last, even though I live on the Oregon coast!

They adapted effortlessly to my special dietary needs — vegetarian and wheat-free — including a delectable wild greens salad with slivered almonds and bleu cheese, some savory asparagus soup, and a plate of fresh fruit with whipped cream and a mint garnish.

I especially enjoyed the chance to practice my fledgling French on Chef Dominique. The “French” theme here is authetic, reminding me of some of the cafes I had visited in Europe, with its elegant but easygoing atmosphere. And the music complements, rather than overwhelms.

Every time I go to the states, I make sure to stop by the Epicurean Cafe, Chef Dominique and Claire are welcoming people just as if you were family. The food is outstanding…mornings, lunches or dinners.

Eat, drink and be candid, with Times Union Senior Writer Steve Barnes

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